A newly opened opportunity has come up for a Senior Associate to join one of Australia’s largest and most highly regarded architecture practices.
Due to continued growth, an exciting pipeline of upcoming projects, and the expansion of their national team, this newly created role has been introduced to provide additional senior leadership, delivery support, and project outcomes across one of Australia’s largest projects in the technology space.
This is a career-defining opportunity for a Senior Associate or experienced Associate who is ready to take the next step, join a senior leadership team, and grow with a top-tier practice that is continuing to expand.
The company is well-established, highly structured, and well-resourced, with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality projects across Australia. With strong systems, experienced leadership, and a collaborative culture, they provide the support and guidance needed to succeed in a senior role.
They offer a highly supportive and flexible working environment, including flexible working hours, work-from-home days, mentoring programs, personalised Revit and systems training, supported registration pathways, further professional development, purchased additional leave, paid parental leave, income protection insurance, industry membership benefits including GBCA and PCA, an Employee Assistance Program, health vaccinations, and additional perks as you continue to grow within the business.
For candidates currently based interstate, the company will also provide relocation support to Melbourne, including assistance with relocation fees.
The most important part of this role is growth. This practice is looking for someone who wants to elevate their career, step into senior leadership, and build a long-term future with a company that genuinely invests in its people.
In the role as a Senior Associate, here is what we are looking for:
As Senior Associate, we are seeking someone to join a senior leadership team and take a leading role on one of Australia’s largest projects. Working alongside key project team members, you will support, lead, and manage the team through design, documentation, coordination, and delivery.
You will report directly into an Associate Principal, who will provide guidance, leadership, and support as you step into this senior position. The business is highly structured, well-resourced, and supported by strong systems, processes, and experienced leadership, giving you the platform to succeed and continue growing.
This role is suited to someone who is ready to elevate their career, take on greater responsibility, and grow with a practice that is continuing to expand.
In the role as a Senior Associate, here are your key responsibilities
- Lead and support the delivery of one of Australia’s largest projects
- Join the senior leadership team and contribute to project, team, and business outcomes
- Manage, mentor, and support key team members across project delivery
- Work closely with the Associate Principal for leadership, guidance, and strategic support
- Oversee design coordination, documentation, consultant coordination, and project workflows
- Help strengthen project delivery, team performance, and overall outcomes
- Support the implementation of studio systems, processes, and project standards
- Act as a key point of contact across internal teams, consultants, and stakeholders
- Contribute to the ongoing growth and development of the team as the practice continues to expand
In the role as a Senior Associate, here we what we need from you:
- Minimum 10-15+ years’ experience within architecture
- Master of Architecture qualification required
- Architectural registration highly regarded, but not essential
- Previous Data Centre project experience is required for this role due to the project
- Strong experience working on large-scale or complex projects in delivery phases which is where the project will be focused on
- Proven ability to lead, manage, mentor, and support project teams
- Strong understanding of project delivery, documentation, coordination, and consultant management
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong Revit and systems knowledge will be highly regarded
- Must be based in Australia and currently living in Australia
- Must hold full Australian working rights
- A proactive, ambitious, and solutions-focused approach
- Desire to grow into further senior leadership opportunities over time
This is an excellent opportunity for someone to get it all! A good work life balance, hybrid and flexible working hours, excellent company growth and continued career pathways with a very well known company! If this role sounds like you, we encourage you to apply!
How to Apply
Please click APPLY by submitting your CV and portfolio demonstrating your project leadership experience.
OR for further information:
Contact: Gemma at Mega Recruitment
Phone: 0409 909 505
Email: gemma@megarecruitment.com.au
Only candidates with local Australian architectural practice experience, based in Australia, with the following criteria of experience which includes full working rights will be considered.
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